Peru, a South American country characterised by its diverse geography, consists of arid coastal regions, towering Andes mountains, and dense Amazon rainforest. Its population of approximately 34 million people is unevenly distributed, with a concentration in urban areas like Lima, the capital, which hosts a third of the population. The imbalance in population distribution poses a challenge to the uniform delivery of technology and telecommunications services. Initiatives have been undertaken, such as the Fitel (Investment Fund in Telecommunications) project which aims to provide rural and remote areas with internet connectivity. Peru has also seen advancements in its renewable energy sector with numerous hydroelectric, solar, and wind power projects. However, the technology sector, while growing, is still in a developing stage, with scope for expansion and improvement, particularly in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Bitel is a telecommunications company that operates in Peru. Established in 2014, it is a subsidiary of the Vietnamese corporation, Viettel Group. Viettel Group, owned by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence, holds full ownership of Bitel, positioning it as their primary venture into the South American telecommunications market.
Claro Peru is a telecommunications company operating within Peru. It is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications corporation. The company, which is part of a larger network of Claro-branded entities across Latin America, provides services including mobile, fixed-line, broadband and television. The name Claro, translating to "clear" or "of course" in Portuguese and Spanish, reflects the company's commitment to providing straightforward, reliable services. Its establishment in Peru forms part of América Móvil's wider reach across the region, with operations in several other...
Entel Peru is a telecommunications company operating in Peru. It is a subsidiary of Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A., commonly known as Entel-Chile S.A., the largest telecommunications company in Chile. Entel Peru was established following the acquisition of Nextel del Perú operations by Entel in 2013. This acquisition marked Entel's expansion into the Peruvian market, with the process completed in the second half of 2013. The ownership of Entel Peru is thus linked to its parent company, Entel-Chile S.A., which itself is controlled by the Chilean group Almendral S.A. through its...
Movistar Peru is a telecommunications company operating within Peru. The company is a subsidiary of the Spanish telecommunications giant, Telefónica. The brand was established in 1995 in Spain with the launch of GSM services and became globally recognised on April 5, 2005, following Telefónica's acquisition of the BellSouth mobile operations branch in South America. Despite Telefónica's purchase of O2 in 2005, the Movistar brand has been maintained independently, with its own board and management structure. As such, Movistar Peru operates within the broader Movistar brand but retains...